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Collaborate on your next speech
If you need a fresh approach for your next speech, presentation coach Patricia Fripp suggests collaborating with a trusted colleague or friend to generate new ideas and share techniques. Fripp...
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Sound natural when you present
Appear calm and confident when speaking to a group. Make your presentation sound like a conversation, with these techniques: Know the topics cold. Practice until the words flow from you effortlessly,...
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Effective use of PowerPoint
Use PowerPoint only when it adds impact to your presentation. Here are some good reasons for leaving the laptop behind: It interferes with your image as a leader. When you project a parade of...
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3 bad habits that distract audiences
Don’t allow your motions to detract from your message. Public speaking expert Alex Rister warns against these three common mistakes: The Rocker sways side to side or front to back. Move with purpose...
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Simple strategies for introductions
When you are asked to introduce a main speaker, your task is to do just that, not to take center stage yourself. Follow these guidelines: Keep it brief. For informal gatherings, 30 seconds is plenty of...
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7 rules for good body language
Successful presenters are fluent in two languages: the verbal language they speak and the body language they employ to reinforce their message and polish their image. Follow these basic rules to...
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Some fun for Friday
Happy Friday! I came across this video while doing some research and thought I’d share it with you. It’s a video produced by Spoken Impact and offers a humorous viewpoint on public-speaking anxiety, an...
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What do I do with my hands during a presentation?
Especially when I am excited about something, I tend to make pretty wild gestures with my hands. More than once I’ve noticed a person’s eyes follow the movement of my hands, as opposed to maintaining...
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6 quotes on public speaking
I found this great list of 25 public-speaking quotes over at BigFishPresentations.com and thought I’d share some of my favorites with you. You can see the full list here. Enjoy your weekend! “You can...
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Ask your audience for feedback
Improve the quality of your presentations by specifically asking your audience for feedback on what you did and didn’t do well. Example: Create a slide that asks for opinions on which parts of your...
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